Stem Cell Research

Project files are comprised of 1 page pdf and presentation recording in mp4 format.Abstract Title: Stem Cell Research Author: Aryanna Entezari-Schweiger (UO Human Physiology Major) Imagine having the ability to transplant organs without rejection, create medications without requiring human trials and extend a humans life. Stem cells give researchers exactly that! These cells have proven their ability to cure the incurable, learn about the effects of drugs, and understand the developmental process of humans. Stem cells have already cured people with seemingly “incurable” medical conditions such as Alzeihmers, spinal cord injuries and diabetes so investment into stem cell research should be a research priority. Embryonic stem cells are harvested from undifferentiated embryos early in development and inserted into damaged tissues to differentiate into healthy, functioning cells. However, with the moral implications about embryonic stem cells, scientists have turned to reprogramming adult stem cells to further their research. Adult stem cells can be harvested and reprogrammed into pluripotent stem cells and used for therapeutic purposes or medical research. With over 50 years of stem cell research, society should be seeing greater medical advancements. Unfortunately, stem cell research is not commonly funded by wealthy private institutions but rather from limited federal funds. Stem cell research is one of the youngest fields of research that has great promise of treatment and cure for the most common diseases in the world. Through continued intensive research, findings become more and more conclusive and have proved to have a widespread use. Stem cell research should be a front runner in medical laboratories in hopes of enhancing medical treatment